Save the date!
Our first ever howl-o-ween fundraiser
We’re partnering with our friends at AUTOFAIR SUBARU for a free, family-friendly Halloween bash Featuring costume contests, mystery gift cards, and more!
Meet adoptable pets from Sweet Paws Rescue*
Date: Saturday, October 31 2026 | 12-2 PM
Location: Autofair Subaru, 503 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832
*Approved adopters can take home a dog directly from the event! Fill out an application on our website today to start the approval process.
Fill out an application on our website today to start the approval process
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Trick-or-Treating
Make your way through Subaru Vehicles for candy, treats, and coupons along the way.
GUESS HOW MANY
Guess the number of dog bones correctly for a shot at a prize.
COstume contest
Enter your pup for a chance to win a Subaru detailing package, gift baskets, a dog photography session, and more.
LOCAL VENDORS
Grab coffee, apple cider donuts, hot chocolate, and more from our local vendor lineup along the Treat Trail.
FIND THE GOLDEN PAW
Enter for a chance to win a $500 pet supply spree, a weekend Subaru loaner, or a gift basket.
PHOTOSHOOTs
Stop by our fall-themed photo backdrop for a keepsake pup photo for just a small donation!
Why October?
Every October, Subaru retailers across the country team up with local animal welfare groups as part of Subaru Loves Pets®, Subaru’s ongoing initiative to help shelter pets find loving homes. Nationally, Subaru is the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA, and the program has helped support hundreds of thousands of animals in need. AutoFair Subaru’s Howl-O-Ween Pawty brings that national commitment home, right here in our community — with 100% of the local spirit (and all the costumes) going toward Sweet Paws Rescue’s mission to give animals a second chance at life.
TWO organizations, one goal
About Sweet Paws Rescue
Sweet Paws Rescue (SPR) is a registered non-profit animal rescue based in Massachusetts. They are a grassroots, boots-on-the-ground, foster-based, and volunteer-powered organization. Since 2011, they have rescued nearly 22,000 animals from two of the poorest counties in Mississippi and Alabama, giving dogs and cats a second chance at life, while also serving as a New England resource for abandoned, displaced, and cruelty-seized animals.
About AUTOFAIR SUBARU
AutoFair Subaru offers a lineup of all-wheel-drive focused vehicles built around a deep commitment to safety, reliability, and community impact. As proud participants in Subaru Loves Pets®, AutoFair Subaru partners with Sweet Paws Rescue each October to help shelter animals find loving homes — one costumed trunk-or-treat at a time. It’s the Subaru Love Promise in action, right here in our community.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Sweet Paws Rescue has found its forever home!
After 15 years of saving animals, we are thrilled to announce the purchase of a 20-acre farm in Boxford, Massachusetts. This beautiful property will become the heart of our rescue, sanctuary, and humane education work, while we continue our foster-based mission.
The purchase marks the completion of Phase 1 of our $4.5 million capital campaign—but there’s more to do. Over the next two phases, we’ll renovate the barn for rescue-ready spaces, create community trails and play yards, and launch humane education programs. With your support, we can transform the farm into a place of healing, learning, and lasting impact for animals and people alike.
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We have completed phase one of our capital campaign, “A Forever Home for Sweet Paws Rescue,” by purchasing a 20-acre farm in Boxford, MA. The plans for this property include a brand new rescue facility, a humane education center, supplemental vetting facilities, and off-leash walking trails for the surrounding communities.
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We have outgrown our current rented facility in Groveland. We have expanded, and our current facilities have struggled to keep pace. As we continue to meet the demands of a growing population of unwanted, neglected, and victimized animals, we recognized it was time to adjust our “forever home” to meet our mission. The farm will provide us with the facilities and physical space to serve the many animals we rescue, and the resources to perform supplemental in-house veterinary care. Additionally, “Sweet Paws Rescue at the Farm” will offer education programs, assist local animal control officers, and provide off-leash space for our animals and members of our surrounding communities.
This initiative will allow Sweet Paws Rescue to establish a legacy to ensure that our rescue and humane education efforts continue through future generations.
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A 20-acre farm property located in Boxford, MA, previously known as Spring Tide Farm, a beloved landmark in the New England horse community.
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Sweet Paws Rescue purchased the property in late Summer 2025, and is currently engaged in the renovation process. The farm’s existing barn infrastructure and miles of trails offer a layout that not only accelerates Sweet Paws Rescue’s timeline but also strengthens its long-term vision.
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By working alongside volunteers, experienced campaign strategists, peer partnerships, and through generous donor gifts and pledges, we believe we will reach our fundraising goals, while remaining a debt-free organization.
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Our total projected costs are approximately $4.5 million.
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Since 2017 Sweet Paws Rescue has rescued more than dogs. We love cats! Phase 2 includes outfitting “Casa de Cats,” a dedicated, safe living space for cats awaiting adoption, providing them with the comfort and security they need as they wait for their new homes.
